MediaTek reveals host of security vulnerabilities, so patch now By Sead Fadilpašić published 7 January 25 A dozen flaws, including a critical-severity RCE, were found affecting multiple MediaTek chipsets.
Mediatek's crucial role in building the Nvidia GB10 highlighted in new presentation - so could Jensen Huang mull a potential $73 billion acquisition? By Wayne Williams published 3 September 25 GB10 presentation highlights how industry-standard interfaces enable Nvidia GPUs and Mediatek CPUs to work seamlessly together.
Oukitel's WP61 Plus targets outdoor professionals with a rugged smartphone sporting a 2W walkie-talkie and a massive 20Ah battery...over! By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 September 25 Oukitel’s WP61 Plus unveiled at IFA 2025 combines a huge battery, walkie-talkie functions, and rugged smartphone durability for outdoor professionals.
Finally, here's a phablet for fans of big-screen mobiles - rugged Oukitel's WP60 has a huge 7.2-inch display and up to 512GB storage By Efosa Udinmwen published 6 September 25 Oukitel WP60 is a rugged phablet with a 7.2-inch display, triple rear cameras, and a 10,000mAh battery.
Some Samsung Galaxy S25 phones could use a surprising chipset, but the performance should still be top-notch By James Rogerson published 8 October 24 A Google blog post suggests the Samsung Galaxy S25 could use a MediaTek chipset.
Nvidia and MediaTek could be cooking up a powerful laptop CPU to blow away Snapdragon X Elite – or even Apple’s M4 By Darren Allan published 14 May 24 The purported chip will apparently be made on the same advanced process as Apple’s M4 CPU.
Nvidia and MediaTek could be working on a CPU for future powerhouse gaming handhelds By Aleksha McLoughlin published 15 May 24 Nvidia and MediaTek could be working together on new gaming processors for the handheld market.
The Samsung Galaxy S25's chipset woes could be solved by an unlikely silicon player By Axel Metz published 27 June 24 Samsung is reportedly considering a partnership with MediaTek to meet its Galaxy S25 chipset demands.
One of the most outrageous smartphones of 2025, the one with a 16,000mAh battery, built-in smartwatch and earbuds, will go on sale for less than $400 By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 May 25 The Oukitel WP300 packs a massive 16,000mAh battery, detachable smartwatch-earbuds, an LED light, and flagship-level specs - and is launching soon on Kickstarter for just $399.
I can't believe I had to wait so long to see the first true dual-screen smartphone, and it even has a waterproof loudspeaker By Efosa Udinmwen published 8 April 25 Ulefone Armor 30 Pro combines dual screens, night vision, and a high-powered speaker for practical use in harsh environments.
JCB debuts trio of Android rugged smartphones with midrange features - but I fear it won't be affordable enough to bother rivals By Efosa Udinmwen published 27 June 25 JCB’s rugged Android phones bring big batteries, tough specs, and niche tools, but pricing and fierce competition could limit broader appeal.
A 100-lumens DVD-class DLP projector, a 64-megapixel night camera and... a camping light: that's not what I have in my bag, but what this smartphone offers By Efosa Udinmwen published 3 May 25 8849's Tank 4 Pro redefines what a survival-ready smartphone can deliver outdoors.
Oukitel WP35 rugged smartphone review By Alastair Jennings published 24 June 24 The Oukitel WP35 is a rugged smartphone designed for durability, featuring impressive battery life and reliable performance for demanding professionals.
Best rugged tablet of 2025: Tested for the real-world where anything can happen By Steve Clark last updated 25 April 25 We tested the best rugged tablets to see which were the most durable for working on the go, outdoors, and in hostile environments.
Wi-Fi 8 is a go as key Nvidia partner confirms there won't be much difference in speed ahead of expected launch in 2028 By Efosa Udinmwen published 23 September 25 Wi-Fi 8 shifts focus from faster speeds to stable connections, seamless roaming, and edge performance, with widespread adoption expected after 2027.
Acer's new Chromebook is the most powerful ChromeOS business laptop ever launched - and it even has a 5-megapixel webcam and touchscreen display By Wayne Williams published 8 September 25 Acer unveils Chromebook Plus Spin 514 and Enterprise Plus at IFA 2025, featuring AI, dual display options, and durable design.
Many top 5G phones could have major security issues - what you need to know By Craig Hale published 11 December 23 Qualcomm and MediaTek vulnerabilities have been identified, and some patched, but not for end users yet.
Nvidia could team up with Taiwanese CPU firm to produce rival to Qualcomm Snapdragon X and Apple M-series — report suggests 2025 will be the year Windows on Arm growth goes in overdrive By Wayne Williams published 16 June 24 MediaTek is working on a new Arm-based processor for Windows.
This is the first rugged convertible Chrome tablet ever launched, but you can only buy it in Japan: Dynabook Chromebook C70 comes with a docked pen as well as a proper keyboard By Efosa Udinmwen published 25 December 24 Dynabook's Chromebook C70 is a rugged 10.1-inch convertible tablet with MIL-grade durability.
After Nvidia, Mediatek may have convinced another huge tech company to use its expertise to develop AI chips By Efosa Udinmwen published 2 April 25 Google and MediaTek join forces on next-gen AI chips, aiming for more affordable and efficient TPUs set to launch in 2026.
LG's next OLED TVs will include ultra-fast Bluetooth for gaming controllers, and the tech was shown off in a mystery TV By Carrie Marshall published 27 September 24 LG's next OLEDs could deliver lag as low as 1ms for Bluetooth gaming
Another BlackBerry-inspired keyboard-equipped smartphone set to launch in 2026 - Zinwa Q27 will run Android 16 and have an unmistakable BB design By Efosa Udinmwen published 14 September 25 Zinwa Q27 brings a BlackBerry-inspired design, Android 16 software, and mid-range specs, aiming to merge nostalgia with modern smartphone capabilities.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 and other upcoming Androids look likely to cost even more than their predecessors By James Rogerson published 30 September 24 There's yet another leak suggesting the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 could be a very expensive chipset.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 might use the chipset we were hoping for after all By James Rogerson published 11 October 24 A leak suggests Samsung will use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 in every Galaxy S25 model, except the FE.
This Lenovo Chromebook uses a CPU not found in any other laptops - and it should give AMD and Intel a run for their money By Efosa Udinmwen published 30 June 25 Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus runs on a rare MediaTek chip and heavy AI features, but ChromeOS limitations and pricing make it a calculated risk.
Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: a Great Dane tablet that thinks it's a lap dog By Philip Berne published 16 January 25 The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has a fantastic large screen, but the chip and battery are a letdown. Good for a niche crowd; this would be easier to recommend if it were much cheaper.
Lenovo's next Chromebook could be a powerhouse fueled by artificial intelligence By Cesar Cadenas published 17 August 24 Leaks show the new Chromebook Duet may on MediaTek's new SoC enabling better quality multimedia and performance.
Snapdragon vs MediaTek chipsets: which is best for your smartphone? By Max Slater-Robins published 29 March 25 We look at the key similarities and differences between Snapdragon and MediaTek mobile chipsets.
Nvidia’s rumored CPU could pack integrated GPU to rival RTX 4070 mobile – should AMD and Intel start to worry now? By Darren Allan published 13 November 24 Forget AMD’s powerhouse Strix Halo laptop CPU – Nvidia’s planned APU could outgun it apparently.
Google is already working on the Pixel 11, and a new rumor points to a key spec upgrade By David Nield published 4 October 25 We may have been given a bit more information about what Google is planning with next year's flagships.